While our "eye" is fixed on Iraq (apologies to Tolkien) , East Asia is buckling down in fear of a showdown between North Korea and the United States.

There's news of a blockade. If they start selling their hell-toys. Which I support (the blockade, not the sale of helltoys).

Japan is preparing.

Pyongyang expects an attack. They've already stated that they reserve the right to pre-emptively strike.

I'm still hawkish on the Korea issue. But I'm starting to have some concerns. Especially after reading this from GlobalSecurity.